Guidebook for Linden, VA
Wineries & More
Our across-the-street neighbors and the most revered winemaker in Virginia. Keep in mind that they don't allow large groups or picnics, but they have great wine and good options for nibbles. Reservations suggested.
36 locals recommend
Linden Vineyards
3708 Harrels Corner RdOur across-the-street neighbors and the most revered winemaker in Virginia. Keep in mind that they don't allow large groups or picnics, but they have great wine and good options for nibbles. Reservations suggested.
A scenic drive south of Cedarbank, Copper Fox makes whiskey and gin. They also have a cocktail bar, so enjoy a drink on their back patio overlooking a peaceful creek.
49 locals recommend
Copper Fox Distillery
9 River LaneA scenic drive south of Cedarbank, Copper Fox makes whiskey and gin. They also have a cocktail bar, so enjoy a drink on their back patio overlooking a peaceful creek.
A large selection of wines and lots of outdoor seating. Welcoming to large groups and those with children and dogs.
42 locals recommend
Rappahannock Cellars
14437 Co Rd 635A large selection of wines and lots of outdoor seating. Welcoming to large groups and those with children and dogs.
Recently reinvigorated winery at the top of Chester Gap, the mountain pass just south of Front Royal. Bring a blanket and sit on the hillside with sweeping views of the valley.
24 locals recommend
Chester Gap Cellars
4615 Remount RdRecently reinvigorated winery at the top of Chester Gap, the mountain pass just south of Front Royal. Bring a blanket and sit on the hillside with sweeping views of the valley.
Nice small variety of wines, run by a local family in a small tasting room. Groups are limited to four people. Homemade focaccia bread.
28 locals recommend
Glen Manor Vineyards
2244 Browntown RdNice small variety of wines, run by a local family in a small tasting room. Groups are limited to four people. Homemade focaccia bread.
Further out, but worth the drive. Excellent wines with beautiful views of the Blue Ridge. Owned by a former US ambassador.
75 locals recommend
Muse Vineyards
16 Serendipity LnFurther out, but worth the drive. Excellent wines with beautiful views of the Blue Ridge. Owned by a former US ambassador.
A little further out, but a wonderful find. Indian and Western food options available for purchase.
30 locals recommend
Narmada Winery
43 Narmada LnA little further out, but a wonderful find. Indian and Western food options available for purchase.
Brewery and gastropub in nearby Front Royal on quaint Main St. Seasonal beers, excellent food, and live music make this one of the most happening places in town.
40 locals recommend
Front Royal Brewing Company
122 E Main StBrewery and gastropub in nearby Front Royal on quaint Main St. Seasonal beers, excellent food, and live music make this one of the most happening places in town.
If you're antiquing at the Strasburg Emporium, you'll likely want to grab a pint after your shopping trip. Good rotating beer selection and friendly staff.
22 locals recommend
Box Office Brewery
177 E King StIf you're antiquing at the Strasburg Emporium, you'll likely want to grab a pint after your shopping trip. Good rotating beer selection and friendly staff.
While beer and wine are sold at grocery and convenience stores in Virginia, liquor can only be purchased at state-run stores.
Virginia ABC
While beer and wine are sold at grocery and convenience stores in Virginia, liquor can only be purchased at state-run stores.
Food & Restaurants
A small farm stand in a stone building. It's open seasonally and has fresh eggs, milk, meat, produce, pies, flowers, honey, etc.
14 locals recommend
The Giving Tree
13485 John Marshall HwyA small farm stand in a stone building. It's open seasonally and has fresh eggs, milk, meat, produce, pies, flowers, honey, etc.
Corner store and tackle shop across the street from the Giving Tree. Carries basic grocery items, beer, etc.
Monterey Service Station
Corner store and tackle shop across the street from the Giving Tree. Carries basic grocery items, beer, etc.
Local grocery store. Take VA-55 west to Front Royal. In the shopping center with Rural King. Seriously.
28 locals recommend
Martin's Food
409 South StLocal grocery store. Take VA-55 west to Front Royal. In the shopping center with Rural King. Seriously.
Accessible, curated selection of local and international wines at excellent prices.
Front Royal Wines
Accessible, curated selection of local and international wines at excellent prices.
Our favorite local breakfast spot (Kyle loves the Florentine omelet). Lunch fare and house made desserts, too. Cash only.
15 locals recommend
L'Dees Pancake House
522 East Main StreetOur favorite local breakfast spot (Kyle loves the Florentine omelet). Lunch fare and house made desserts, too. Cash only.
A Linden landmark. Fresh-baked pies, pork rinds in various flavors, sassy magnets, and gag gifts. The donuts, while "famous" are, in our opinion, overrated.
52 locals recommend
Apple House
4675 John Marshall HwyA Linden landmark. Fresh-baked pies, pork rinds in various flavors, sassy magnets, and gag gifts. The donuts, while "famous" are, in our opinion, overrated.
Pick-your-own fruit, open seasonally. Take VA-55 east to the Markham ramps for I-66. Follow the signs painted on the antique trucks parked on the side of the road.
12 locals recommend
Stribling Orchard
11587 Poverty Hollow LnPick-your-own fruit, open seasonally. Take VA-55 east to the Markham ramps for I-66. Follow the signs painted on the antique trucks parked on the side of the road.
Along with the Dark Horse Pub, side-by-side restaurants in the town of Flint Hill, 20 mins south of Cedarbank. Good, local, thoughtful food in semi-casual environments. Blue Door has seasonal music on the patio.
18 locals recommend
The Blue Door Kitchen and Inn
675 Zachary Taylor HwyAlong with the Dark Horse Pub, side-by-side restaurants in the town of Flint Hill, 20 mins south of Cedarbank. Good, local, thoughtful food in semi-casual environments. Blue Door has seasonal music on the patio.
The best Mexican food in the area, certainly better than anything you'll find in DC. The margaritas are made one-by-one and the portions are generous.
7 locals recommend
El Agave 3 Mexican Restaurant
7391 John Marshall HwyThe best Mexican food in the area, certainly better than anything you'll find in DC. The margaritas are made one-by-one and the portions are generous.
Country fresh dining. Hop on I-66 east toward DC. On Main St in The Plains.
26 locals recommend
Front Porch Market & Grill
6483 Main StCountry fresh dining. Hop on I-66 east toward DC. On Main St in The Plains.
Antique Stores
Architectural Old House Parts
501 E Main StOle Timers
220 E Main StRoyal House of Modern & Retro
In Strasburg (straws-burg), the enormous Strasburg Emporium has tons to offer, as do a couple of stores and indoor flea markets just to the north on Massanutten St.
18 locals recommend
Strasburg Emporium Antiques
160 N Massanutten StIn Strasburg (straws-burg), the enormous Strasburg Emporium has tons to offer, as do a couple of stores and indoor flea markets just to the north on Massanutten St.
Copper Fox Antiques
7 River LnThe Flea Market in Edinburg
164 Landfill RoadOutdoor Excursions
The AT crosses our road about 1 mile to the north. Download the REI Hiking Project app to your phone for offline maps. For a short hike, head to the northeast for quick access to scenic vistas and a picnic area.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, United States
The AT crosses our road about 1 mile to the north. Download the REI Hiking Project app to your phone for offline maps. For a short hike, head to the northeast for quick access to scenic vistas and a picnic area.
The northernmost entrance gate is in Front Royal. Scenic Skyline Drive is beautiful to drive, and many hikes of varying difficulty and distance can be had along the way. Overall Run Falls, on the west side of the Park, is supposed to be beautiful.
Shenandoah National Park
The northernmost entrance gate is in Front Royal. Scenic Skyline Drive is beautiful to drive, and many hikes of varying difficulty and distance can be had along the way. Overall Run Falls, on the west side of the Park, is supposed to be beautiful.
Wildlife conservation center focused on repopulating endangered species. Only to the public on special occasions; check their website for details.
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Wildlife conservation center focused on repopulating endangered species. Only to the public on special occasions; check their website for details.
Along with Luray Caverns, two popular spelunking adventures in the area. Luray caverns has a musical instrument made out of mineral formations.
90 locals recommend
Skyline Caverns
10344 Stonewall Jackson HwyAlong with Luray Caverns, two popular spelunking adventures in the area. Luray caverns has a musical instrument made out of mineral formations.
Lots of canoe, kayak, etc. rental packages with shuttles so that you end up where you started.
47 locals recommend
Front Royal Outdoors
8567 Stonewall Jackson HwyLots of canoe, kayak, etc. rental packages with shuttles so that you end up where you started.
Cousins Paintball Skyline
Several courses for long-running game play. Equipment rentals available.
Offbeat family-friendly attraction with a gift shop and more than 50 giant model dinosaurs on display.
17 locals recommend
Dinosaur Land
3848 Stonewall Jackson HwyOffbeat family-friendly attraction with a gift shop and more than 50 giant model dinosaurs on display.